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January 25, 2018 In This Issue
National News
What PATIENTS Are Reading
Podiatry Insurance Company of America (PICA)
National News
By a vote of 55-43, the Senate voted to confirm Alex Azar as the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. 
 
Fewer than 2 percent of clinicians who participated in the Value-Based Payment Modifier program will receive a positive payment adjustment in 2018. 
 
Smaller independent specialty practices remain concerned about the potential impact of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Quality Payment Program.
Editor’s note: APMA has everything you need to know about MACRA, MIPS, and APMs at www.apma.org/macra.
 
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The administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced that the agency will form a group to examine ways to reduce the regulatory burden created by the Stark Law. 
 
According to a new study, physicians who indicate discomfort in using electronic health records are more likely to scale back their work or even quit their practice.
Editor’s note: Don’t miss APMA’s Health Information Technology resources for more information on Health IT and EHR systems.
 
Although the burdens of health information technology may be onerous now, advances eventually lead to positive change. 
 
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What Patients are Reading
More than three million people each year are diagnosed with plantar fasciitis.
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High-quality socks are one key to protecting feet when cold weather hits. 
 
Ski boots that don't fit well or provide adequate support are a common cause of foot injuries among skiers. 
 
Sprains, tendinitis and hammertoes are among the most common reasons people experience pain in their feet. 
 
If not treated bunions can lead to serious problems.
Editor’s Note: Share APMA’s free "Beat Bunion Blues" materials with your patients.
 
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Despite a slight increase in the percentage of physician practices that offer telemedicine services, most practices still do not offer any. 
 
There may be some benefits to exploring other options, such as cash balance plans.
 
A new proposed rule from the Department of Health and Human Services would strengthen protections for the "conscience rights" of health-care providers. 
 
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Disclaimer: Stories from sources other than APMA do not necessarily reflect APMA positions or policies. APMA does not endorse these stories. This content appears in the News Brief to enhance members' understanding of how media coverage shapes perceptions of podiatric medicine, and to educate members about what their patients, legislators and other healthcare professionals are seeing in the media.
 

 

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